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P70 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3964cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,266 mi
Last recorded34,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,964cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 34,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 33,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,732 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Slight exhaust blow

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 31,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 28,977 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 28,977 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,277 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 27,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint poss nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,286 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minor cut in nearside front tyre side wall.

some surface cracking to front and rear tyre side walls.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light surface cracking to tyre side walls (front & rear).

minor cut in nearside tyre side wall.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,704 miles

some surface cracking to both front and rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 18,704 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

some surface cracking to both front and rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,325 miles

slight deterioration/repair to front registration plate.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside parking brake efficiency slightly down.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,888 miles

evidence of oil leak/seepage lower engine.

nearside parking brake lower than offside.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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P70 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,964cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P70 MOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P70 MOG registered?

P70 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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